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NI GPIB-ENET/100
Ethernet GPIB Controller (10/100 Mb/s)
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  • Page 1 NI GPIB-ENET/100 Ethernet GPIB Controller (10/100 Mb/s) In Stock Used and in Excellent Condition Open Web Page https://www.artisantg.com/55598-3 A l l t r a d e m a r k s , b r a n d n a m e s , a n d b r a n d s a p p e a r i n g h e r e i n a r e t h e p r o p e r t y o f t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e o w n e r s .
  • Page 2 Your GPIB-ENET ™ and the NI-488.2 Software for MacOS GPIB-ENET for MacOS July 1997 Edition Part Number 320727C-01 © Copyright 1994, 1997 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 3 Singapore 2265886, Spain 91 640 0085, Sweden 08 730 49 70, Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 377 1200, United Kingdom 01635 523545 National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin, TX 78730-5039 Tel: (512) 794-0100 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 4 Important Information Warranty The GPIB-ENET is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period.
  • Page 5: Fcc/Doc Radio Frequency Interference Class A Compliance

    This device complies with the FCC rules only if used with shielded interface cables of suitable quality and construction. National Instruments used such cables to test this device and provides them for sale to the user. The use of inferior or nonshielded interface cables could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Set the Ethernet Port Configuration ............... 2-4 Connect the Hardware ....................2-5 Step 1. Connect the Cables................2-5 Step 2. Switch on Your GPIB-ENET ............. 2-5 © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 7 General Programming Considerations ................. 5-1 Appendix A Hardware Specifications Appendix B Utilities IPassign Utility ......................B-1 Update Utility ....................... B-2 GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 8 NI-488 Config Control Panel..............3-4 Tables Table 1-1. LED Descriptions .................. 1-4 Table 2-1. Configuration Parameters for the GPIB-ENET Switches...... 2-3 Table 4-1. Sample READY LED Signals and the Corresponding Status Code Numbers ..................4-4 Table A-1. Electrical Characteristics ............... A-1 Table A-2.
  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Ethernet network. This manual also assumes you have MacTCP installed on your Macintosh, which is required before you can use the driver software for the GPIB-ENET. MacTCP is available from Apple Computer, Inc. How to Use This Manual Set...
  • Page 10: Organization Of This Manual

    GPIB-ENET. Update • Appendix C, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals. GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Manual

    © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 12: Related Documentation

    Additionally, you might need to refer to your MacTCP, Open Transport, or LocalTalk documentation. Customer Communication National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals. We are interested in the applications you develop with our products, and we want to help if you have problems with them.
  • Page 13: Introduction

    Chapter Introduction This chapter lists what you need to get started and optional equipment you can order, gives instructions for inspecting your GPIB-ENET, and briefly describes the NI-488.2 software, the GPIB-ENET hardware, and its assigned Ethernet address. What You Need to Get Started...
  • Page 14: Multiple-Computer Software License

    The NI-488.2 software is a comprehensive set of programs and drivers that comes with your kit. It simplifies the job of programming the GPIB-ENET to function as an IEEE 488.2 (GPIB) Controller with complete communication and bus management capabilities. The NI-488.2 software also comes with an interactive debugger, the...
  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    The GPIB-ENET converts a computer equipped with an NI-488.2 driver and an Ethernet port into a GPIB Talker/Listener/Controller. The GPIB-ENET is powered by a 100 to 120 VAC or 220 to 240 VAC supply. The GPIB-ENET has all the software and logic required to implement the physical and electrical characteristics of all versions of the ANSI/IEEE 488 standard, including ANSI/IEEE Standard 488.2-1987,...
  • Page 16: Table 1-1. Led Descriptions

    Indicates that power has been supplied to unit and ON/OFF switch is in ON position. READY Indicates the functional state of GPIB-ENET. When GPIB-ENET is powered on, this LED flashes and then becomes steady when box is ready for operation. Continuous flashing indicates an error has occurred. TALK Indicates that GPIB-ENET is configured as a GPIB Talker.
  • Page 17: Side Panel Connectors

    The GPIB-ENET has a 2-position slide switch and an 8-bit DIP switch that you use to configure the operating characteristics of the box. These switches are located on the back panel of the GPIB-ENET, as shown in Figure 1-3. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10BASE-T Figure 1-3.
  • Page 18: Bottom Panel Identification Label

    Frequency Figure 1-4. GPIB-ENET Identification Label The identification label lists various information about the GPIB-ENET, including the part number, hardware revision number, and serial number. It also lists the unique Ethernet address that was assigned at the factory. The last line on the identification label lists the AC input voltage (100 to 120 V or 220 to 240 V), the frequency, the current, and fuse information.
  • Page 19: Hardware Installation And Configuration

    The Internet Protocol (IP) address is the address that TCP/IP-based networks use to route information to the appropriate network and host. When you first install a GPIB-ENET in a network, or if the IP address for the GPIB-ENET changes, you must configure the IP address for the GPIB-ENET.
  • Page 20: Configure The Dip Switch

    Configure the DIP Switch The 8-bit DIP switch selects the operation mode of the GPIB-ENET. The GPIB-ENET is shipped from the factory with the DIP switch set for normal operating mode. Figure 2-1 shows the factory default setting of this DIP switch.
  • Page 21: Select The Operating Mode

    Select the Method for Configuring the IP Address Switch 6 indicates how the GPIB-ENET is configured with its IP address when it is powered on. When you first install a GPIB-ENET in a network, or if the IP address changes, this switch should be OFF, ©...
  • Page 22: Set The Ethernet Port Configuration

    Once the GPIB-ENET receives its IP address, it stores the address in nonvolatile memory. After the IP address is stored, place Switch 6 ON so the GPIB-ENET refers to the stored IP address and does not wait to be configured with an IP address each time it is powered on.
  • Page 23: Connect The Hardware

    Connect the other end to your Ethernet network. Be sure to follow all IEEE 802.3 cabling restrictions. 2. Connect the GPIB cable to the GPIB-ENET and tighten the thumb screws on the connector. Connect the other end to your GPIB system.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration Communication, fill out the technical support and configuration forms, and contact National Instruments for technical support. When the READY LED remains steady, continue with Chapter 3, Software Installation and Configuration. GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 25: Software Installation And Configuration

    AppleTalk-to-TCP/IP protocol conversions for Macintosh. MacTCP is available separately from Apple Computer, Inc. You can use the NI-488.2 package to connect to your GPIB-ENET through LocalTalk after you make the necessary configurations to your TCP/IP software. In addition, your LocalTalk network must have an Ethernet gateway.
  • Page 26: Install The Software

    • utility updates the GPIB-ENET firmware. This utility Update is contained in the folder. Ethernet • utility assigns an IP address to the GPIB-ENET. IPassign This utility is contained in the folder. Ethernet • is the GPIB-ENET firmware image, where GPIB-ENET_EPROM xx stands for the firmware revision number.
  • Page 27: Figure 3-1. Installer Window

    NI-488 Config Control Panels files in the folder. NI-488 INIT NI-DMA/DSP Extensions Figure 3-2. File and Folder Organization after Installation © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 28: Step 2. Examine Or Change The Software Settings

    Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. NI-488 Config Control Panel 3. To choose a GPIB bus to use with your GPIB-ENET, check one of the bus selection boxes as shown in Figure 3-3. The configuration in Figure 3-3 shows...
  • Page 29: Step 3. Restart Your Computer

    Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration 4. To enter the IP address of your GPIB-ENET, choose the GPIB bus associated with your box by selecting the bus using the Bus/Device menu. An IP Address edit box appears below the Bus Timing menu.
  • Page 30: Installation Verification And Troubleshooting

    If you still have problems after completing the steps in this chapter, complete the forms in Appendix C, Customer Communication, and call National Instruments for technical support. It is essential to have these forms filled out before calling so that National Instruments can answer your questions more quickly and accurately.
  • Page 31: Verify The Software Installation

    Verify the Software Installation This step verifies that the NI-488.2 driver is installed and functioning with the GPIB-ENET. If any one of the software installation steps fails, you might have to change a hardware or software setting. If this is the case, refer to Chapter 2, Hardware Installation and Configuration, or Chapter 3, Software Installation and Configuration.
  • Page 32: Ready Led Signaling

    GPIB-ENET. READY LED Signaling The READY LED has several purposes on the GPIB-ENET. When you first power on the GPIB-ENET, the READY LED flashes while it completes its power-on self tests. When all the tests complete...
  • Page 33: Step 2. Count The Short Flashes

    Table 4-1. Sample READY LED Signals and the Corresponding Status Code Numbers Number of Number of Corresponding Status Long Flashes Short Flashes Code Number GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 34: Common Questions

    I do? Make sure that DIP Switch 7 is set to OFF. If Switch 7 is OFF and the driver still cannot communicate with the GPIB-ENET, make sure that the Ethernet Port Configuration slide switch is in the correct position for your network connections.
  • Page 35 Try to duplicate the error before calling National Instruments for assistance. Recording the READY LED pattern is not critical to the operation of your GPIB-ENET, but it saves you time and helps Product Support to diagnose the problem more quickly and accurately.
  • Page 36: Introduction To Ibic 488.2

    Manual for MacOS. For detailed information about each NI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine, refer to the NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for MacOS. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 37: Appendix A Hardware Specifications

    Appendix Hardware Specifications This appendix specifies the electrical, environmental, and physical characteristics of the GPIB-ENET and the recommended operating conditions. Table A-1. Electrical Characteristics Characteristic Specification Power Supply 100 to 120 VAC ±10%, 50-60 Hz or Unit 220 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50-60 Hz...
  • Page 38: Table A-3. Physical Characteristics

    8.89 cm by 14.35 mm by 4.11 cm (Dimensions) (3.5 in. by 5.65 in. by 1.62 in.) Case Material All metal enclosure Weight 0.41 kg (0.9 lb) GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 39: Appendix B Utilities

    IPassign Before using this application, make sure that you know the Ethernet address of the GPIB-ENET, which is listed on the bottom panel of the box, and the IP address that has been selected for the box. The IP address should be a unique IP address not yet used within your network or domain.
  • Page 40: Update Utility

    Step 4, which is stored in nonvolatile memory. If Switch 6 is ON, the position of Switch 5 does not matter. 6. Power on the GPIB-ENET and wait for the READY LED to come on and remain steady. Update Utility If you have received your NI-488.2 software as an update to your...
  • Page 41 READY LED pattern. The following procedures describe how to update the firmware. 1. Power off the GPIB-ENET and set DIP switch 7 to the ON position. 2. Power on the GPIB-ENET and wait for the READY LED light to remain steady without flashing.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4, Installation Verification and Troubleshooting, for more information on recording the flashing pattern. 4. Power off the GPIB-ENET and return DIP switch 7 to the OFF position. 5. Power on the GPIB-ENET and wait for the READY LED to remain steady without flashing.
  • Page 43: Customer Communication

    Electronic Services Bulletin Board Support National Instruments has BBS and FTP sites dedicated for 24-hour support with a collection of files and documents to answer most common customer questions. From these sites, you can also download the latest instrument drivers, updates, and example programs. For recorded instructions on how to use the bulletin board and FTP services and for BBS automated information, call (512) 795-6990.
  • Page 44: Telephone And Fax Support

    Telephone and Fax Support National Instruments has branch offices all over the world. Use the list below to find the technical support number for your country. If there is no National Instruments office in your country, contact the source from which you purchased your software to obtain support.
  • Page 45: Technical Support Form

    National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently. If you are using any National Instruments hardware or software products related to this problem, include the configuration forms from their user manuals. Include additional pages if necessary.
  • Page 46 Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration, and use this form as a reference for your current configuration. Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently.
  • Page 47: Documentation Comment Form

    Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: ™ Getting Started with Your GPIB-ENET and the NI-488.2 Software for MacOS...
  • Page 48 Interactive Bus Interactive Control International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers inches input/output Internet Protocol pounds light-emitting diode meters © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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